Jay-Z will perform at the Super Bowl 61 halftime show, the music mogul confirmed Monday evening in a statement, closing out weeks of speculation about who would take the stage.
The announcement, published at 7:06 PM PDT on October 26, 2026, according to TMZ.com, was framed by the performer himself as the culmination of a long career. "Thirty years of music, work, and culture on the world's biggest stage," Jay-Z said in the statement. "This run continues to be a dream come true."
The confirmation follows reporting by TMZ that Justin Bieber and Harry Styles had been under consideration for the halftime slot, though neither expressed interest in the job. Speculation had also centered on Miley Cyrus as a possible pick before Jay-Z ultimately claimed the headlining role for himself.
Whether Beyoncé will join him on stage as a guest performer remains unclear, and no details about the set list or additional performers have been released.
The booking places one of the most commercially successful figures in hip-hop at the center of the NFL's championship broadcast, a platform that routinely draws one of the largest television audiences of the year. For local music fans and venues, the announcement is likely to fuel watch-party planning and set-list speculation in the months ahead.
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